Accounting Assistant
Date Posted: April 22, 2026
Reports To: Supervisor, Accounting
Location: Vancouver, BC
Position Summary
Waterfront Shipping, a joint venture entity owned by Methanex and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, is a global marine transportation company specializing in the safe, responsible, and reliable transport of bulk chemicals and clean petroleum products to North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Latin America.
Position Summary
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing management accounting and financial reporting support to the commercial shipping area and contributing to the effective financial management of Waterfront Shipping (WFS). The primary responsibilities of this position include a variety of accounts receivable, cash flow management, data entry, reconciliations, projects, and problem-solving responsibilities. It assures smooth operation of receivable accounts, provides support to internal departments, accountants, and external inquiries.
Position Responsibilities
Day-to-day Transactions
- Prepare month-end entries relating to cash receipts of third party, intercompany and unusual transactions
- Verify various items relating to invoicing and accounts receivable transactions for adjustments
- Organize and electronically file receivable, journal entries, and other documents for audit purposes
- Prepare and record estimated voyage costs in IMOS
- Prepare and post journal entries in IMOS
- Provide accounts receivable and accounts payable support to finance department as required
Schedules and Reports
- Prepare cashflow forecast reports to Treasury department on a weekly basis
- Reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts
- Compile and provide schedules relating to transfer pricing projects
- Contribute to financial reporting and variance analysis
- Liaison with internal and external auditors as required to assist with audit
- Prepare Methanol bunker purchase reports
- Provide ad-hoc reports as required
- Prepare and file monthly GST/HST reporting
- Reconciliation of bank accounts and posting of FX adjustments
Continuous Improvement
- Provide support to WFS continuous improvement process by ensuring accurate invoicing and adjustments
- Reconcile accounts, prepare schedules and develop special projects for various stakeholders requesting information
- Utilize IMOS advance functionality for the development of KPIs
Position Qualifications
- University Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance, or experienced candidate with at least 3 years related accounting skills/experience in a similar capacity
- Progress towards related professional designation an asset
- Experience working in multinational company with multiple currencies required; logistics / supply chain industry experience an asset
- Must be extremely organized to meet tight deadlines, detail oriented, and accurate
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to manage several competing priorities at once
- Conceptual skills to analyze situations and problems to find viable, timely solutions
- Collaborative, flexible team player
- Must have strong skills in Microsoft Office suite; in particular, advanced skills in Excel
- Experience with an ERP System an asset
Apply for Accounting Assistant
At Methanex, we believe that having a diverse team and an inclusive workplace creates a better culture, better decisions and a better company. We are committed to a diverse organization that values different perspectives, backgrounds, skills and abilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals and strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs.